Amid reports Arsene Wenger has admitted this season could be his last at Arsenal, the Frenchman has said this will only happen if his team do not meet his high standards.

Without suggesting exactly what those standards are in terms of a league position, the 62-year-old, who has two years left on his contract, clarified comments reported in L’Equipe Magazine earlier on Saturday that he would review his position at the end of the current season.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (Picture: PA)

‘That conversation was in the context of what happens this season,’ he said.

‘I said that’s the only way I would consider [my future], if I was below what is expected at the club.

‘This is the club of my life and I’m completely committed to my contract.

‘I’ve always showed my commitment to the club.’

Earlier in the day, reports in France suggested Wenger was considering stepping down.

‘We’ll look at things at the end of this season,’ Wenger said.

‘What’s hard is the feeling something is finishing. For me, we’re now talking short term, it’s obvious.’But whether it’s with me or someone else, it changes nothing. My successor needs foundations on which he can be successful.’Wenger admitted that the loss of star players Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri – to Barcelona and Manchester City – had been difficult.

‘For the first time I lost young players, who were reaching maturity. I suffered. It’s painful to lose key men you have invested a lot in,’ he said.

Since a shaky start to the season, Arsenal have made good progress in recent months and, after today’s 2-1 win over Norwich, currently lie sixth in the table.

Wenger has led Arsenal to three Premier League titles and four FA Cups, but he has not won a trophy since 2005.